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The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for widespread effects expected from Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding across the state. Crews throughout Georgia are on high alert, with equipment loaded and strike teams ready to respond as the hurricane approaches the state overnight from Thursday, September 26, into Friday, September 27.

Crews Are Ready for Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Georgia’s Roads

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Residents across north and central Georgia are bracing for significant impacts from Hurricane Helene, which is forecasted to bring widespread flooding, damaging winds, and the threat of tornadoes starting Thursday afternoon and lasting into Friday.

Here’s The Latest on Hurricane Helene as it Gets Closer to Georgia

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

As Hurricane Helene intensifies and heads for landfall, Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations are making swift preparations for what could be a significant event for residents across the state. With Helene expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm, it is projected to reach Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday before moving into Georgia by the evening. The entire state is expected to feel the storm’s impact, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and an increased risk of tornadoes.

Are Georgia’s Electric Companies Prepared for Hurricane Helene?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

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Valdosta Declares Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Residents and travelers preparing for Hurricane Helene can now access vital information from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The state has activated a Travel Alert webpage aimed at providing critical resources, including lodging availability and operational updates for key travel centers.

Georgia Activates Travel Alert Webpage Ahead of Hurricane Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Residents across north and central Georgia are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene, which is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall, possible tornadoes, and significant flooding starting Thursday and into Friday. As of 7 a.m., the storm’s path remains on track, with tropical storm watches now issued for parts of central Georgia.

When Will Helene Arrive in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Chatham County is under a Tropical Storm Watch as Tropical Storm Helene moves closer to the U.S. coast. Helene is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it tracks across the Gulf of Mexico, with landfall projected for Thursday evening. The storm is likely to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential tornadoes to Georgia, including Chatham County, late Thursday into Friday.

Chatham County Braces for Tropical Storm Helene

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024